Rachel Bakam

Rachel Bakam
Born11 September 1982
Kaduna, Nigeria
Died13 April 2021(2021-04-13) (aged 38)
EducationAhmadu Bello University
Occupation(s)TV producer & presenter, director, actress, media consultant, sports administrator, Christian counsellor
Years active2000–2021
Known forPhilanthropy, tourism, fashion, anti-human trafficking advocacy, peace building, sports
Notable workTrends & Rachel, Stylecode, Rachel the Piper, Yanayin Zamani
Websitepipersdynasty.com

Rachel Bakam (11 September 1982 – 13 April 2021)[1] was a Nigerian actress, writer, TV presenter and producer, and an anti-human trafficking ambassador. She was the CEO and managing director of Rayzeds Media Ltd,[2] Founder and president of the Nigerian Water Ski And Wakeboard Federation (NWWF) and media consultant for the Performing Musician Employers Association (PMAN) & African Fashion Reception Paris.[3] Bakam was a peace and tourist ambassador. She was 2015 alumna of United States International Visitors Leadership Programme.[4][5] She hosted Trends & Rachel,[6] a popular television show that airs on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), African Independent Television (AIT), DSTV, and Startimes. She also produced and presented Rachel the PIPER and hausa version RACHEL MAI KAKAAKI; an entertaining yet highly humanitarian television programme.[7] Bakam died on Tuesday 13 April 2021 due to complications of anaemia.[8] Audu Maikori lead tribute for her.[9]

  1. ^ "Popular TV presenter Rachel Bakam dies at 38". 13 April 2021.
  2. ^ Aderibigbe, Tolulope (18 April 2015). "I Dropped A Business Deal Worth Millions Because Of Harassment– Rachel Bakam". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  3. ^ "IMPRESSIVE: Amb. Rachel Bakam Lands more Mega Media Appointments". The Nigerian Voice. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  4. ^ "TV Personality, Rachel Bakam Addresses Audience At White House Sponsored Event In Washington". Entertainment Express. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Ambassador Rachel Bakam Speaks At The International Visitors Leadership Programme In US". Oncova. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  6. ^ Nda, Solomon (19 September 2015). "Rachael Bakam: Financial Gratification Does Not Determine My Relationships". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  7. ^ "Rachel Bakam Supports Southern Kaduna - Writing.Com". www.writing.com. writing.com. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  8. ^ "Popular TV presenter Rachel Bakam dies at 38". 13 April 2021.
  9. ^ "See tribute for Actress Rachel Bakam wey die age 38". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-07-22.